WAY TO GO, ORRS!

Orrs Elementary has just been named Georgia's 2010 School of Character. We are now proceeding in a chance to be named as the 2010 National School of Character. We are very proud of our students, staff, parents, and community for helping to make this possible.

Character Counts...Don't leave home without it!

Parent Survey

If you are the parent or guardian of one of our students, please click here to take a survey. Your opinions matter to us. Thank you for your time.

Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the HHC 2-121 unit of soldiers who are in Afghanistan. We especially want to thank one of our personal heroes, Mr. Lemieux, whose children attend our school. Thank you soldiers for protecting our freedom. Orrs Elementary appreciates you!

Shakiah's shirt says it all! Writing is a very important skill we work on at Orrs.

For more information on how to register your child for PK or Kindergarten, please refer to the link on the left hand side.

The Flu Season is Upon Us!

The typical flu season is from October through May; however, the flu virus is already in the state of Georgia and our community. We are working closely with the Spalding County Health Department to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take at school.

There are many different flu viruses. Novel H1N1 Virus is a very different flu virus that is spreading worldwide.
School-age children are among the groups most affected. BOTH seasonal flu and novel H1N1 Virus spread the
SAME through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the flu. Seasonal flu and the novel H1N1
Virus have the same symptoms. The symptoms include fever, sore throat, body aches, cough, runny nose, or
extreme fatigue. Other symptoms may include headache, chills, diarrhea and/or vomiting.

Please help us prevent the spread of flu in our schools.
 Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
 Teach your children not to share personal items like drinks, food and utensils, and to cover their coughs
and sneezes with tissues or use their sleeve when a tissue is unavailable.
 Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit,
37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache and feeling
tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea. If one household member has flu symptoms, the rest
of the family is more likely to develop symptoms.
 DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL SICK. KEEP YOUR SICK CHILD HOME at least 24 hours fever-free without using medications. All children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home.
 Get a flu shot for your child and your family.
For more information, visit www.flu.gov or www.cdc/flu for the most current information about the flu. If your child becomes sick or you have concerns, please call your healthcare provider.

Sincerely,
Denise Eady, R.N.
School Nurse Supervisor